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Intimate partner violence (IPV) shelter stays protect survivors, yet over half of residents face high homicide risk. Many are denied shelter, highlighting critical gaps in support for vulnerable populations experiencing domestic violence.

Keywords:

disability domestic violence homelessness homicide shelter

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Criminology
Public Health

Background:

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue.
Research on the relationship between IPV shelter stays and violence experiences, including homicide risk, is limited.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for improving survivor safety and support.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the types of IPV experienced by shelter residents before and during their stay.
To assess the extent of IPV homicide risk among shelter residents and identify associated factors.
To explore the relationship between empowerment, safety, and IPV homicide risk.

Main Methods:

Online survey administered to 241 residents across 19 IPV shelters in Texas.
Assessment of multiple forms of IPV, IPV homicide risk, and safety.
Statistical analyses including Chi square tests and logistic regression.

Main Results:

Over 51% of residents had been previously denied shelter.
22% experienced IPV after arriving at the shelter.
57% of residents were identified as being at high risk for IPV homicide.
Disability status and lifetime shelter stays were associated with IPV homicide risk.
Previous shelter denials were significantly associated with high risk for IPV homicide.

Conclusions:

IPV shelter stays offer protection, but a substantial number of residents remain at high risk for homicide.
High rates of shelter denials, particularly for those at elevated homicide risk, indicate unmet needs.
There is an urgent need for innovative economic strategies and enhanced prevention efforts to support survivors of intimate partner violence.